Elderly Man Reading the Newspaper

Item

Original Title
title unknown
Devised Title
Elderly Man Reading the Newspaper
Date
unknown
Creator
Edward Mills
Description
This painting by Edward Mills depicts an older Black man sitting and reading a newspaper. The dimly lit scene is minimal and the man, his chair, and the paper are the only objects in the painting, highlighting the focus of the painting. The artist cleverly uses real newspapers.
Additional Subject
Black art
Literature
Social life and customs
Type
Painting
Medium
paint on canvas and newspaper
Measurements
40 7/8 in x 31 in
Format
JPEG
HBCU Identifier
pc154
HCAC Identifier
HCAC.TSU.0033
Contributing Institution
Texas Southern University
Collection
Permanent Collection
Item sets
TSU Paintings